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Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire Thursday, forcing it to be grounded.
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 aircraft in its arsenal.
Drone takes out Super Scooper fighting Los Angeles wildfires
An aircraft helping to fight wildfires that are raging across Los Angeles was struck by a civilian drone on Thursday. The collision damaged the wing of the aircraft — a CL-415 “Super Scooper” capable of scooping up 1,
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
FBI working to piece together drone that damaged super scooper while battling Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI released new photos of a damaged water-dropping super scooper firefighting aircraft that collided with a drone over the Palisades Fire.
FBI searching for drone operator that damaged firefighting water scooper plane in Los Angeles
The FAA said even if there are no temporary flight restrictions in place, drone operators should not be flying the craft near wildfires
Drone flying illegally collides with, grounds Super Scooper over Palisades fire
Drones and other aircraft not helping with firefighting efforts are prohibited in temporary flight restriction zones around wildfires.
Drone hits, grounds super scooper fighting Palisades Fire
Devastating Santa Ana winds on Tuesday made the firefight difficult in the air until Wednesday. On Thursday, the FAA reported that an aircraft struck a drone over the fire while trying to fight the flames. The "super scooper" was grounded because of the damage from the impact, officials told the Los Angeles Times.
'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone
Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone. Posted: January 13, 2025 \. The “Super Scooper” plane was hit
FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
Bridger Aerospace confirms mobilization of ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft
Bridger Aerospace (BAER) confirmed the mobilization of Bridger’s CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting
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FBI seeks information on drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite processes for rebuilding homes and clearing debris left ...
FBI visits Ben Affleck’s home, reportedly seeking footage of unauthorized drone
The FBI visited Ben Affleck's home, reportedly seeking footage of a drone impeding firefighting the California wildfires.
FBI searching for drone operator that grounded aircraft battling Pacific Palisades fire
The FBI said it is seeking info about the collision of an unauthorized drone with a firefighting aircraft flying over the Palisades Fire last week.
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Unauthorized drone flights double in southern California; 3 arrested during LA fires
( NewsNation) — Three people have been arrested as unauthorized drone flights have doubled in southern California as ...
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Illegal drone left 'fist-sized' hole in LA firefight plane, fire chief says
Multiple fires raging around Los Angeles have razed over 35,000 acres, killing at least 10 people and destroying 10,000 homes and businesses ...
LA wildfires disaster as firefighting plane crashes into drone while battling blaze
A plane tackling the Los Angeles fires which is capable of scooping up more than 1,500 gallons of sea water at a time has ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California police arrest multiple drone pilots as firefighters battle infernos
Los Angeles police arrested three people following drone incidents in wildfire areas as first responders battle infernos ...
Airport video of joyful fire crew predates Los Angeles wildfire crisis
Teams combating deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have received offers of assistance from around the world, but claims that a ...